DanMachi: Frontier Zero announced for mobile with an original story by Fujino Omori

The announcement comes a little over a year after the closure of the previous mobile entry in the franchise, Battle Chronicle, which officially shut down its servers in September 2025. Given the lengthy and unwieldy full title of the franchise, the dedicated fanbase has long shortened it to DanMachi, while the official X account for the upcoming project goes by the handle DanZero. For the sake of clarity and conciseness, the new game will be referred to as DanMachi: Frontier Zero.

While developers have officially confirmed that the title is heading to mobile devices and PC with a worldwide release window slated for 2027—covering both the Japanese market and international territories—enish has kept specific gameplay details under wraps. At present, the studio has not disclosed the genre of the game, the roster of playable characters, or the core mechanics of how it will actually play. Instead, developers have indicated that further news, teasers, and updates will be rolled out gradually through the official DanZero X account as the project moves closer to its eventual launch.

Importantly, however, the developer has revealed a major selling point for fans of the overarching fantasy universe: DanMachi: Frontier Zero will feature a brand-new, original main story that does not appear anywhere in the existing light novels or the anime adaptation. Crucially, this original narrative is being written in direct cooperation with series author Fujino Omori, ensuring that the new plotline maintains the authentic voice and creative vision of the original creator.

For those unfamiliar with the massive multimedia property, the DanMachi franchise follows the adventures of Bell Cranel, a young and inexperienced adventurer striving to prove himself within the enormous, monster-filled labyrinth known simply as the Dungeon, which sits directly beneath the sprawling fantasy city of Orario. Throughout his perilous journeys into the depths, Bell is backed and guided by the goddess Hestia, forming the core dynamic of a series that has captured the imaginations of fantasy fans worldwide. The original light novel series by Fujino Omori has achieved staggering commercial success, having sold more than 20 million copies globally. The massive popularity of the intellectual property has also continued to drive expansive multimedia adaptations, highlighted by the announcement of a sixth anime season in February.

The decision to pursue an entirely original storyline written in collaboration with Omori represents a notable shift in strategy compared to previous interactive adaptations within the franchise. The predecessor to this upcoming project, Battle Chronicle, was developed by Aiming and centered primarily around allowing players to relive the established story of the anime, experiencing its major battles and dramatic narrative beats in a 3D environment. While recreating classic moments from a beloved source material is often seen as a safe and familiar choice for licensed mobile games, Battle Chronicle ultimately had a relatively brief run, lasting just a little over two years before closing its doors.

Industry observers and dedicated fans alike have pointed out the distinct limitations of relying solely on retellings for mobile gaming adaptations. For an established DanMachi fan who has already read the light novels or watched the anime series, experiencing Bell Cranel’s familiar character arc on a smartphone screen essentially amounts to a fancier rewatch of events they already know by heart. By contrast, an entirely original story crafted with the direct involvement of Fujino Omori offers something entirely unique—a narrative experience that fans cannot get anywhere else, providing a compelling incentive to jump into a new digital adaptation.

As the gaming community looks ahead to the worldwide release of DanMachi: Frontier Zero in 2027, players seeking interactive experiences in the interim can explore various developing mobile titles and soft-launch projects currently making their way through the pipeline. Meanwhile, anticipation continues to build within the fanbase as they await the first wave of concrete gameplay details and character reveals from enish and the official DanZero communications team.